Parks & Recreation

Important Announcements

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For the 2026 Season:
Camping and Pavilion reservations can now be made online, at any campground gatehouse over the phone or in-person, or over the phone in the Parks Main Office at (989) 317-4083.

Park Gatehouse Phone Numbers:
Coldwater Lake Family Park: (989) 644-2388
Deerfield Nature Park: (989) 772-2879
Herrick Recreation Area: (989) 386-2010

Coldwater Lake Family Park Campground
Open Friday, May 1 – Sunday, October 4, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Herrick Recreation Area Campground
Open Friday, May 1 – Thursday, October 1, 2026
Day Use Area Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Deerfield Nature Park
Open Year-Round
8:00 a.m. – Dusk

Annual Park Entrance Permits for your vehicle are available for purchase at any of the park gatehouses throughout the summer season, including Coldwater Lake Family Park, Deerfield Nature Park, and Herrick Recreation Area. Permits are not available at the Parks Main Office.
Isabella County Residents: $25 | Non-Residents: $35

Deerfield Nature Park Camping Limited to 14 Consecutive Nights
As adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission’s Regular Meeting on October 1, 2025, a camper may not camp for more than 14 consecutive nights in Deerfield Nature Park’s campground. If a camping party is required to leave the campground upon reaching the 14-night limit, the party is not eligible to return until 5 nights have elapsed.

Sign Up to Be Notified of Cancellations
If you’re unable to secure the campsite you want, don’t forget that the “Notify Me” feature on the reservation website (isabellacounty.goingtocamp.com) allows you to sign up for an email notification when a site becomes available for selected dates.

The last day to be added to the 2027 lottery list for 30 or more consecutive nights, including full season, for camping at Coldwater Lake Family Park is Tuesday, December 1, 2026 by 4:30pm.

Reservations, including changes to existing reservations, can be completed online, or by calling the Parks Main Office. All policies apply to both online and phone call reservations. Full payment is due at time of reservation. When making your pavilion reservation, be sure to fill out and submit the Special Event Form linked in your confirmation email to complete your reservation. If you have not created an online account since 2022, you must create a new account to make online reservations.
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CUSTOMERS CAN NOW MAKE CHANGES TO AND CANCEL RESERVATIONS ONLINE:
1) Log in to your online camping account
2) Click My Reservations
3) Click Change Reservation or Cancel Reservation

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